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This resolution declares October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Michigan, drawing attention to the critical issue of domestic violence through several key contextual points. The resolution, supported by data from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, highlights that domestic violence is a pervasive problem affecting individuals across all communities, regardless of age, economic status, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, or nationality. It defines domestic violence as a systematic pattern of power and control involving physical, sexual, psychological, and emotional abuse, and notes that approximately 41 percent of women have experienced domestic violence in their lifetime. The resolution emphasizes the significant economic and social impact, with the CDC estimating the lifetime economic cost associated with intimate partner violence at $3.6 trillion, and cites Michigan-specific data showing 69,763 domestic violence incidents reported to police in 2022. By formally recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the resolution aims to continue raising awareness, promoting education, and supporting intervention and prevention efforts to address this critical social issue.

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